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New Explorer – Available Globally, Engineered Locally

Staff, Thursday March 1, 2001.

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While the all-new Ford Explorer has only just been launched in the United States, the off-roader has already spent a considerable amount of time in Australia.

Heavily disguised prototypes of the new Explorer have been sent to some of the harshest Australian conditions engineers could find over the past two years to ensure the new SUV would thrive in the unique conditions of the Australian market.

“The new Explorer has been designed from the ground up,” says Ford’s Commercial Marketing Manager, Kevin Lillie. “We drove the prototypes when they first arrived and were very impressed by the general refinement and vehicle dynamics. They were even better once the local development program was completed.”

Changes to the Explorer suspension for the Australian market include unique bushes, spring settings and sway bars.

While the length and width of the Explorer remains unchanged the wheelbase of the new Explorer is substantially longer and wider than the current model. The new wheelbase structure is 350% torsionally stiffer and 26 percent improved in vertical and lateral bending, enabling engineers to fine tune ride and handling while making significant NVH gains. Interior room has also improved substantially.

The new Explorer’s off-road capability has improved with increased ground clearance and better approach and departure angles.

A new all-aluminum 4.6 litre SOHC V8 engine joins the improved 4.0 litre SOHC V-6 powertrain line-up. The V6 engine will be come with a choice of manual or automatic transmissions while the V8 will be teamed only with the automatic transmission. A sophisticated IRS system is also standard.

An optional, fully integrated third row seat allows the Explorer to seat up to seven occupants. The second- and third-row seats fold down to create a flat-surfaced cargo area.

Local Launch
The new Explorer will go on sale in Australia around the middle of 2001. Model line-ups, features and options will be confirmed closer to launch.

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